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Quick & Easy Hearty Marinara

Homemade Marinara Sauce is a quick and easy recipe for a tomato based sauce using herbs and spices. Perfect for pizza, dipping sauce or to put over pasta. 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 234 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons virgin olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves chopped
  • 28 ounces whole tomatoes*
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons fresh oregano packed and chopped
  • 2 teaspoon fresh basil packed and chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • 1/2 cup red or white wine
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Instructions

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  1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan. Add the onions, sautéing until starting to soften, approximately 4 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring to prevent burning.
  2. Add the tomatoes, cutting coarsely with a paring knife, add the remaining juices from the can, but discard any large pieces of herbs like basil. Stir in the tomato paste, oregano, basil, pepper, salt, wine and vinegar. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring frequently.
  3. If you enjoy a chunky sauce, leave as-is and serve it up! If you want a smoother sauce, blend with an immersion hand blender, taking care to blend larger pieces, but not totally juicing it.
  4. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Notes

  • If using whole tomatoes, choose about 8 large plum tomatoes. Dip whole tomatoes in boiling water for 30 seconds, transferring to an ice bath immediately. Skins should peel easily.

Nutrition Information

Calories 234kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 1241mg (52%) Potassium 1295mg (37%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 3070IU (61%) Vitamin C 52.3mg (58%) Calcium 64mg (6%) Iron 2.6mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 234

% Daily Value*

Calories 234kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 1241mg 52%
Potassium 1295mg 28%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 3070IU 61%
Vitamin C 52.3mg 58%
Calcium 64mg 6%
Iron 2.6mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.